Privacy Policy

01 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you choose to provide through an inquiry, email-list signup, or other communication. Depending on what you submit, this may include:

• Your name, email address, and telephone number.
• The photography service you are interested in.
• Preferred session dates, locations, and project requirements.
• Information about your business or the people participating in a session.
• Messages and other details you voluntarily share.

Information Collected Through the Website

Our hosting and analytics providers may collect technical and usage information, including your IP address, browser and device information, referring website, pages visited, interactions, and visit times. Cookies and similar technologies help collect some of this information.

02 How We Use Information

We use personal information, as relevant to your interaction with us, to:

• Respond to questions and photography inquiries.
• Discuss session requirements, availability, and project arrangements.
• Send newsletters, session announcements, and promotions to people who subscribe.
• Understand website traffic and improve website content and performance.
• Maintain records of communications and subscriber preferences.
• Troubleshoot problems, protect website functionality, and address misuse.
• Meet applicable legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

03 Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some support essential functions and security; others help measure traffic and understand how visitors use the website.

The website is hosted by Squarespace and is configured to use Google Analytics through Google Tag Manager. Analytics tools may process device identifiers, page activity, and other technical information to generate website-use reports.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies or scripts may affect website features. For supported browsers, Google also offers a Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

More information is available in:

• Squarespace’s explanation of its cookies .
• How Google uses information from sites that use its services .

Browser cookie controls and Google’s opt-out tool have different functions and may not stop every form of technical data collection.

04 Service Providers and Information Sharing

We use third-party services to operate website features and handle visitor interactions:

• Squarespace: Website hosting, site functionality, and newsletter signup features.
• Dubsado: The embedded inquiry form used to receive photography inquiries.
• Google: Website analytics and tag management.

These providers may receive information you submit through their features, along with technical information generated when their services load. Their handling of information is also described in their respective policies:

• Squarespace Privacy Policy .
• Dubsado Privacy Policy .
• Google Privacy Policy .

Information may also be disclosed where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal process, resolve disputes, or protect legal rights and the security of our services.

05 Email Communications

When you subscribe to our email list, we use your email address to send photography news, session announcements, and promotional updates.

To stop receiving promotional emails, use the unsubscribe option in a message or contact us using the details below. Unsubscribing from marketing does not prevent us from responding to an inquiry you send or communicating about an existing service arrangement.

06 Photographs and Information About Other People

Our website displays photography portfolios, which may include identifiable people. Questions about a photograph of you or your child can be directed to us through the contact details below.

This website Privacy Policy does not grant permission to publish or use a person’s photograph. Image licensing, publication permissions, and session-specific arrangements are separate matters addressed through the applicable agreement, permission, and law.

If you provide information about another person, including a family member, employee, or session participant, please provide only information you are authorized to share and that is relevant to the inquiry.

07 Retention and Security

Retention depends on the purpose of the information, the status of an inquiry or service relationship, subscriber preferences, and applicable legal or recordkeeping requirements. Contact us if you would like information reviewed, corrected, or considered for deletion.

Some information may need to be retained to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, or maintain necessary business records. Providers may also retain technical records under their own policies.

Our website uses HTTPS. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

08 Your Privacy Choices and Requests

You may contact us to ask about information you have provided, request a correction, request deletion, or change your communication preferences.

Depending on your location and the privacy laws applicable to our activities, you may have additional rights concerning your personal information. We will assess requests under applicable law, including any relevant exceptions.

We may request information reasonably needed to verify your identity before acting on a privacy request. Please do not send sensitive identity documents unless we have explained why they are necessary and how to provide them appropriately.

09 Children’s Privacy

Parents or legal guardians should make photography inquiries on behalf of children. The website’s inquiry and newsletter features are intended for adults arranging services or receiving business updates.

If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information directly through this website, please contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate action under applicable law.

10 International Visitors

Ashah Photography is based in the United States. Information submitted through the website may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Privacy protections may differ between countries.

11 Third-Party Websites

Our website includes links to third-party websites and social media platforms. When you follow those links, the other website’s privacy policy and terms apply to your interaction there. We do not control those websites’ information practices.

12 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our website, services, information practices, or applicable requirements. The “Last updated” date identifies the latest revision. Any additional notice required by applicable law will be provided as appropriate.

13 Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact: